Welcome to Thursday Thirst Day!

Welcome to Thursday Thirst Day!!

While traveling with my mom throughout Europe last summer, I was introduced to the almighty Mojito. Can you say "YUM?!?!?!!" I could not believe I had never had one of these before. It was a hot summer, and you generally don't want to drink sugary drinks, just because it makes you feel icky, at least it does for me. But this was just the right mix of everything wonderful and refreshing. I enjoyed one pretty much every night during our week's stay in Paris.

On top of the refreshing beverage as a whole, mint plays a key role in the making of a Mojito. With health benefits that go beyond refreshing the palate before, after, or in between meals, you just cannot go wrong with a Mojito. However, since consuming alcohol ups the calories in a beverage (and, let's face it, you should probably remember the majority of your summer! :P ), here is a non-alcoholic version that is sure to quench your thirst this summer. Be sure to read the article below for more health benefits of mint.

Almosjito (Makes 1 drink)

1/2 lime
1/2 orange
4 sprigs mint
1/4 cup sparkling water
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/3 cups crushed ice

Squeeze lime and orange juices into a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients. Shake and strain into a glass.

http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-mint.html